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title: "Provision of a Catering Service at the Solaris Centre Cafe"
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# Provision of a Catering Service at the Solaris Centre Cafe

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6b738fc-3839-47d0-b652-7e0e577f6f44

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## Summary

Blackpool Council has initiated a tender process for the "Provision of a Catering Service at the Solaris Centre Café," with a contract value of £100,000. This open procurement opportunity is currently at the award stage, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 27th July 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2018 and will run until 31st August 2025. Located in the North West of England, the main procurement category falls under catering services (CPV code 55520000).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in catering and hospitality services. Businesses that can deliver high-quality food and beverages at competitive prices will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process can help these businesses grow by expanding their reach within the local government sector and gaining experience in managing a significant catering operation.

## Notice

Blackpool Council wishes to appoint an operator to provide catering services from within the Solaris Centre, to its business and leisure visitors. It is expected that the successful bidder will provide a range of high quality food and drinks at reasonable prices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/296d4ec1-a737-4d43-8cf1-8b8e84ca37bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAFFE C |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2018 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/296d4ec1-a737-4d43-8cf1-8b8e84ca37bf
- 6 Jul 2018 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/450679b9-e531-4955-ba67-a6e6aab247ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/296d4ec1-a737-4d43-8cf1-8b8e84ca37bf
  13th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/450679b9-e531-4955-ba67-a6e6aab247ba
  6th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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